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Five college friends who already broke one Guinness World Record running a half marathon in a caterpillar costume are adding a fifth person to their fuzzy suit to break another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 2. They're bringing along a documentary crew to capture the wild attempt.
Two Nigerian sprinters crossed the finish line at the exact same moment in a thrilling 100-meter race, both shattering their personal bests. The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan showcased a new generation of athletes reaching career-defining speeds.
Serial world record breaker David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records titles, appeared on Tinkercast's game show to inspire kids to chase their own record-breaking dreams. He started his journey to get children excited about STEM subjects, proving that determination and practice make big goals achievable.
Manchester toddler Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to complete two trick shots in snooker, setting both records before his third birthday. His natural talent emerged at home, and now he's one of the youngest double record holders in Guinness World Records history.
A group of friends who broke a world record running a half marathon in a four-person caterpillar costume are adding a fifth teammate to chase another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This time, everyone gets a plaque.
A Bulgarian academy just set a world record with a 25-hour live gratitude event that reached thousands across the globe. The marathon broadcast combined mindfulness practices with personal development education in an unprecedented online gathering.
Elon University's Jaqueline Zacharias shattered her own javelin record just four weeks after setting it, launching the spear over 153 feet. Her teammates joined the winning streak with five personal bests across distance events.
Zach Gose didn't just win the hammer throw at Westminster College. He shattered his own week-old school record, proving that personal bests are just stepping stones.
Richard DeFreece from Tyler, Texas, just became a Guinness World Record holder by folding 250 functional paper airplanes in 60 minutes. He beat the previous record of 200 planes, folding at a rate of more than four airplanes every minute.
Nigeria's MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays kicked off in Jos with dozens of youth and junior athletes setting personal bests and season records. The track meet showcases the next generation of African sprinting talent.
Over 13,000 people gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo plaza to break the Guinness World Record for the world's largest football training session. The massive celebration of soccer brought together players of all ages and skill levels for one unforgettable day. ---
Seattle just claimed a delicious world record by hosting 830 people for the largest dim sum eating party ever held. The street celebration in the city's Chinatown-International District brought together hundreds to honor culture, community, and good food.
A five-person team dressed as a giant caterpillar just set a world record at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, completing 13.1 miles in 1 hour, 31 minutes. UIndy photographer Zachary Davenport reveals how a $50 Amazon costume and a 5 a.m. text message led to viral fame.
Happy Life Academy just earned a Guinness World Record for hosting a 25-hour continuous gratitude and manifestation event that connected thousands of people across the globe. The marathon broadcast brought together participants from multiple time zones for a day-long celebration of mindfulness and personal growth.
Two-year-old Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to nail two different snooker shots, smashing world records before his third birthday. The UK toddler started playing on a mini table but quickly graduated to balancing on stools around regulation tables.
A Northwestern senior who had never run a marathon completed six Ironman triathlons on six continents in less than a year, becoming the youngest person ever to achieve the feat. Taeyoung Lee went from joining his college triathlon club to breaking a Guinness World Record in just 18 months.
A Pakistani martial artist just became the youngest person to hold multiple Guinness World Records, and her latest feat involved popping 35 balloons in 60 seconds while wearing heels. Fatima Naseem's dedication since age three is inspiring young athletes worldwide.
Riley Tate shattered Purdue Fort Wayne's 1000-meter record during her senior day celebration, capping her college career with a performance that will inspire future Mastodons. Her record-breaking run kicked off a day where teammates set 12 personal bests at their home track.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to officially run a marathon in under two hours, shattering records at the 2026 London Marathon. Even more incredible: two other runners also broke the previous world record in the same race.
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci woke up to discover her massive jollof rice cookout broke two world records instead of one. Five months after breaking the record for largest Nigerian jollof rice serving, she learned she'd also set the overall rice record.
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